One of the toughest commandments of Christ is the directive to forgive and reconcile. Yet this commandment is essential as we follow the Lord with full and open hearts.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Category Archives: Ordinary Time
Daily Mass: We fulfill the commandments of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, and as we carry out his commands we continue his saving mission in the context of our daily circumstances.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: We are Salt and Light in the world. Catholic Inspiration
Christ calls us to be Salt and Light in the world, sharing the blessings we have received with those around us.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Note: 24 years ago today I was ordained a priest, and I thank God for the gift of this vocation every day!
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Daily Mass: Blessed are you… Catholic Inspiration
For the next three weeks we will be reading from the Sermon on the Mount in chapters 5-7 of Matthew’s Gospel. Today we begin with the Beatitudes, and it begs a question: how do we recognize God’s blessings in our lives?
Mass Readings – Monday of the 10th Week of the Year
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Study, Pray, Serve: The 11th Sunday of the Year
Let’s take a look at some of the major themes we find in the readings for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 17:22-24
- The prophet offers the cedar as a sign of God’s restoration for the people of Israel, which will be ultimately fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.
- God’s power reigns supreme over all creation.
Psalm – 92:2-3,13-14,15-16
- “Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.”
- God is praised for mighty deeds that bring blessings to those who live holy lives.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 5:6-10
- We remain courageous as we follow the Lord in faith.
- In both life and death we belong to the Lord, from whom we will receive recompense for the good or evil we have done.
Gospel – Mark 4:26-34
- This passage offers two parables about the kingdom of God that highlight the contrast between the humble beginnings of a seed and the final glory of a mature plant.
- The simple start of a small seed reminds us that God’s power touches the little and the lowly, resulting in a final creation beyond our expectation.
Mass Readings – 11th Sunday of the Year
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Daily Mass: The revelation of Raphael. Catholic Inspiration
The Book of Tobit, Part V – In the final installment, we see the revelation of the angel Raphael who urges Tobit and Tobiah to give unceasing praise to God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: A joyous moment for Tobit. Catholic Inspiration
The Book of Tobit, Part IV – Tobit is healed and reunited with his son and daughter-in-law.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The prayer of Tobiah and Sarah. Catholic Inspiration
The Book of Tobit, Part III – On their wedding night, Tobiah and Sarah offer a prayer to God, asking for protection and help.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: The prayers of Tobit and Sarah. Catholic Inspiration
The Book of Tobit, Part II – In their anguish Tobit and Sarah pray to God, who hears their petitions and sends Raphael to their assistance.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Daily Mass: Tobit’s suffering. Catholic Inspiration
Part I – We meet Tobit and his wife, Anna, and learn how prolonged suffering can wear us down with fatigue.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 9th Week of the Year
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith
- Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God
- Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ
- Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
- Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart
- Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
- Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
- Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
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